NEW YORK -- On Friday night, Kodai Senga tossed six innings of one-run ball in his first start with Triple-A Syracuse since accepting an option to the Minor Leagues on Sept. 5.

Senga needed just 74 pitches (52 strikes) to carve his way through Worcester’s lineup. The right-hander notched eight strikeouts and did not walk a batter, scattering three hits. Six of Senga’s strikeouts came with his patented “ghost fork,” and he effectively weaved through his seven-pitch mix.

The plan was for Senga to make two starts in Triple-A before potentially returning in time to make one or two starts with the Mets before the end of the regular season. But that plan is fluid, depending on Senga’s work in the Minors. On paper, Friday’s outing seems like an encouraging step.

On Thursday, Mets manager C

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